Major Code
610A

This degree is designed for individuals seeking a career in fire science. All fire science courses at Waubonsee are approved by the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal.

Career Ready Pathway (21 Months)

Guided pathways are recommended course sequences for earning a certificate or degree. Waubonsee’s academic and career advising and counseling professionals are available to guide students on their path to graduate.

Career Ready Pathway - Fire Science AAS

General Education Requirements

15

COM100 Fund of Speech Communication

3

or

COM121 Communication in the Workplace

3

ENG101 First-Year Composition I

3

or

ENG152 Business Communication

3

ENG102 First-Year Composition II

3

or

ENG153 Technical Writing

3

Mathematics Elective

3

Social and Behavioral Sciences Elective
(PSY100 recommended)

3

Major Program Requirements

27

m FSC105 Basic Operations Firefighter Module A

4

m FSC115 Basic Operations Firefighter Module B

4

m FSC118 Basic Operations Firefighter Module C

4.5

m FSC120 Hazardous Materials Operations

3

m FSC125 Advanced Technician Firefighter

4

m FSC140 Fire Apparatus Engineer

4

m FSC150 Vehicle and Machinery Operations

3

m FSC215 Vehicle Operations

0.5

Electives
Select electives from the courses listed.

18

EMT120 Emergency Medical Technician - Basic

9

EMT225 Paramedic I

6.5

m FSC160 Tactics and Strategy

4

m FSC170 Fire Science Instructor I

3

m FSC220 Company Officer Principles

3

m FSC231 Company Officer Leadership

3

ITS297 Internship

1

ITS298 Internship

2

ITS299 Internship

3

Program Total

60

m Major course requires minimum grade of C